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Volvo has appointed Peter Rask as the new managing director of its UK operation and as president of its UK, Ireland and Iceland divisions.

Rask replaces Stuart Kerr who has been promoted to the position of Volvo's regional president for Europe with immediate effect.

Rask has been with Volvo for eleven years and is currently president of Volvo Cars Switzerland.

He previously worked in the carmaker's marketing division and headed up its Greek sales operation.

Kerr, who has been in charge of Volvo UK since October 2006, will combine his new role with his current responsibilities until Rask takes on his new role in January 2009.

DATED: 16.10.08

FEED: MT